Learn More About Reliance, TN

Polk County, Tennessee, in the United States, contains the unincorporated community of Reliance. 8.8 miles (14.2 km) east of Benton, on the Hiwassee River, Reliance is situated at the intersection of Tennessee State Routes 30 and 315. Reliance had a post office until May 21, 2011, when it was shut down.

Reliance has 693 inhabitants, with a median age of 52.1. 52.67% of these are men and 47.33% are women. Citizens who were born outside the US make up 0.58% of Reliance's resident pool, compared to 95.53% who were. In addition, noncitizens make up 3.9% of the population. In Reliance, 634 people presently reside in the same home as they did a year ago.

There are 242 households in Reliance, with an average of 3 people living there. 81.4% of these Reliance households are family settings, with non-family units making up the remaining 18.6%. In addition, 61.16% of households do not have children, compared to 38.84% of households with children.

In Reliance, white-collar workers make up 52.63% of the workforce, while blue-collar workers make up 47.37%. In addition, Reliance employs 7 business owners (2.83% of the workforce), 199 people work for private enterprises (80.57%), and 41 people are employed by governmental organizations (16.6%).